Ramadan 2027
Staying hydrated while fasting: general Ramadan tips
For people who are fasting, drinking takes place outside the daily fasting hours. This guide offers general ways to organise those opportunities; it cannot tell you whether fasting is safe for your health.
Plan drinks during non-fasting hours
Keep water accessible between iftar and sehri and use ordinary moments, such as meals, as reminders to drink. A steady routine can be easier to organise than leaving everything until the last moment before Fajr.
There is no universal fluid target in this guide. Your needs and any restrictions are individual; follow clinical instructions rather than an online glass-count challenge or advice to force very large amounts of water.
Include drinks in the meal plan
The British Nutrition Foundation's general Ramadan guidance discusses drinks and fluid-rich foods such as soups, fruit and yogurt. Choose options that suit your needs, budget and any dietary restrictions.
Consider whether very salty foods or your usual drink choices make the routine less comfortable for you. No ingredient, supplement or special drink can be promised to prevent thirst or make fasting safe for everyone.
Keep daytime plans realistic
Consider the weather, work demands, travel and access to a place to rest. Where practical, avoid adding unnecessary heat exposure or demanding activity to an already difficult day.
Do not use these planning tips to override symptoms or a treatment plan. If you feel unwell, seek medical advice rather than assuming that discomfort always needs to be endured. Serious illness needs urgent help.
- Check the actual local Fajr and Maghrib times.
- Include drinks in the evening and morning preparation list.
- Ask for individual advice if fasting or fluid intake may affect your health.
Get advice before changing treatment
If you have a health condition, are pregnant or breastfeeding, take regular medicines or have been told to limit fluids, discuss fasting with your healthcare team before Ramadan. Do not adjust prescribed medicines yourself.
A knowledgeable scholar can discuss religious questions alongside the medical advice about your circumstances. This page does not decide exemptions, prescribe treatment or guarantee a health benefit from fasting.
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Frequently asked questions
How much water should everyone drink during Ramadan?
There is no single amount suitable for everyone. Follow individual clinical advice, especially if you have a condition or fluid restriction, rather than a generic online target.
Can a special drink guarantee that I will not feel thirsty?
No such guarantee is made here. Plan ordinary drinks and meals during non-fasting hours and seek advice about any personal health concern.
Should I change my medicines to make fasting easier?
Do not change prescribed medicines yourself. Discuss fasting and treatment with your healthcare team and ask a knowledgeable scholar about religious questions.
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Find the times for your location
Fajr marks the end of sehri and Maghrib marks iftar in the iftar.si timetable.